(Original post by AngryRedhead)
How because when trying to lose weight don't you have to undereat but when building muscle you're supposed to exceed your RDA?

My point precisely; losing weight doesn't necessarily correspond to losing fat, the same way gaining weight doesn't in regards to gaining muscle (granted these two tend to go hand in hand). But if you calculate your macros, calories and have the right balance of weight training, cardio and sleep, theoretically you can stay the same weight but gain muscle and lose fat during a transformation over a suitable duration.

(Original post by MathsAstronomy12)
My point precisely; losing weight doesn't necessarily correspond to losing fat, the same way gaining weight doesn't in regards to gaining muscle (granted these two tend to go hand in hand). But if you calculate your macros, calories and have the right balance of weight training, cardio and sleep, theoretically you can stay the same weight but gain muscle and lose fat during a transformation over a suitable duration.

Ah, yes, hadn't thought of that. Everyone just assumes fat loss when talking about weight loss but I guess on some diets more protein gets utilised so you would lose muscle tissue there aswell. Do you weight train personally?

5ft5, 12 stone, mainly due to being a dancer and a gymnast up until a few years ago, and a keen runner, hence the large amounts of muscle. I'm a size 10, with 40 32 40 measurements, and I absoloutely love my curves, even if others think I'm a bit chubby, they're not the ones with double D's, a killer booty, and thighs that drive a man wild

I have reasonably womanly hips and thighs (thanks childbirth) but my upper body is quite bony looking and the boobs are barely worth wearing a bra for. I used to feel hideously self conscious but it passed. Make peace with what you have, not everyone can make a specific weight work for them. Just feeling fit and healthy is great for confidence, remember a slim toned body can weigh a lot more than a slack, sofa dwelling one.

(Original post by AngryRedhead)
Ah, yes, hadn't thought of that. Everyone just assumes fat loss when talking about weight loss but I guess on some diets more protein gets utilised so you would lose muscle tissue there aswell. Do you weight train personally?

The thing with bulking/cutting diets is that they're too extreme. Tbf I've never tried either one (and I don't intend to) but the general consensus is that bulking adds a lot of unwanted fat whilst cutting results in a loss of much hard-earned muscle mass. Yeh I do and currently have a goal in mind for July - am interested in becoming more athletic rather than more aesthetic, besides the latter tends to complement the former Might actually make a thread about my 'progress' Wbu?